Supplier Quality Manager

Who are we?

Established in 2017, trü frü rapidly ascended the "permissible indulgence" space as a Utah-based company selling one-of-a-kind "better for you" Hyper-Chilled and Hyper-Dried real fruit immersed in premium chocolate to retail outlets nationwide. Winning Most Innovative New Product in 2019 and 2022 in the sweets and snacks categories and climbing the fruit-based snack industry chart at an astounding growth rate, trü frü joined the Mars family of brands in February 2023. We are on a mission to build a legacy with trüly remarkable people who can create something special for generations to come 

As the Supplier Quality Manager you will manage Quality and Food Safety processes for specific suppliers in the trü frü network. This role plays a crucial part in the new supplier onboarding process to ensure compliance with applicable requirements. The role will be a partner with cross-functional stakeholders in departments such as Procurement and Product Development to ensure that the supplier network meets the quality and food safety requirements established.

What you'll do

• You will engage with ingredients and packaging suppliers to ensure all required documentation is up to date.
• You will manage the Quality & Food Safety portion of the onboarding process for raw & packaging materials and respective suppliers for all materials within KIND North America.
• You will manage the disposition of raw and packaging materials and conduct risk assessments, as needed and ensuring all necessary supplier quality related documentation is created, communicated, maintained, and stored for all related supplier approval process activities.
• You will monitor, track and file all Supplier non-conformance events.
• You will conduct periodic meetings with the various cross functional departments to review non-conformance trends.
• You will perform supplier quality & food safety audits and complete annual supplier risk assessments.
• Review and approve ingredient specifications.

 What you'll bring to trü frü

You are…

• A collaborator and team player and great ability to build cross functional relationships.
• A creative thinker and have a great aptitude to come up with ideas and develop new processes.
• Results driven and detail oriented and can work independently when needed to achieve results.
• Approachable and ready to dig in and lend a helping hand.
• Good at multi-tasking and prioritizing daily.
• An effective communicator and can manage your process and take control in situations.

You have…

• Bachelor's degree required in Biological Sciences, Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, or related areas.
• 5+ years of proven experience in CPG preferably in roles in Plant Quality, Auditing, Warehousing, Production, Continuous Improvement, and Food Manufacturing.
• Experience working in a corporate environment as well as manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with Quality and Food Safety schemes, e.g. FSSC 22000, BRC and SQF.
• Food Safety/Quality background and familiarity with FDA Legislation and HACCP Requirements.
• Experience with GFSI Certification schemes.
• Ability to effectively resolve complex problems. 
• Skill at influencing through strong relationships and expertise.

What trü frü offers –  

• Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you and your family's needs.
• Long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K retirement saving opportunity.
• Casual office dress code
• A dynamic, ambitious, indulgently fun work environment

EEO 

At trü frü, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. trü frü is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know. 

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